The Roland Callingham Foundation
Also known as: Rcf
The charity owns and operates the Bekonscot Model Village, created by the late Roland Callingham in 1929 and located in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.As well as preserving this heritage and educating visitors on life in communities since the 1930's; the charity gives grants to other charities, specifically those that advance religion and are local to Buckinghamshire.
Activities & Mission
The charity owns and operates the Bekonscot Model Village, created by the late Roland Callingham in 1929 and located in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.As well as preserving this heritage and educating visitors on life in communities since the 1930's; the charity gives grants to other charities, specifically those that advance religion and are local to Buckinghamshire.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 81% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,753,879 | £1,689,938 | £1,150,923 | £1,530,791 | £760,000 | 48 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,766,258 | £1,641,303 | £1,119,284 | £1,395,403 | £676,460 | 49 / 2 |
| 2023 | £1,804,613 | £1,630,978 | £1,630,978 | £1,243,277 | £799,981 | 45 / 1 |
| 2022 | £1,706,487 | £1,457,245 | £1,457,245 | £1,065,911 | £625,347 | 42 / 4 |
| 2021 | £1,122,471 | £1,107,436 | £848,773 | £833,550 | £462,380 | 46 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Roland Callingham Foundation
What does The Roland Callingham Foundation do?
The charity owns and operates the Bekonscot Model Village, created by the late Roland Callingham in 1929 and located in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.As well as preserving this heritage and educating visitors on life in communities since the 1930's; the charity gives grants to other charities, specifically those that advance religion and are local to Buckinghamshire.
How much income did The Roland Callingham Foundation report in 2025?
The Roland Callingham Foundation reported total income of £1.75m and reported expenditure of £1.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Roland Callingham Foundation?
The Roland Callingham Foundation has a program ratio of 65.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Roland Callingham Foundation registered as a charity?
The Roland Callingham Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 2015 as charity number 1164475. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Roland Callingham Foundation?
The Roland Callingham Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Roland Callingham Foundation operate?
The Roland Callingham Foundation operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Roland Callingham Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Roland Callingham Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164475.
Details
14 LEDBOROUGH LANE
BEACONSFIELD
HP9 2PZ
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- 14 May 2026
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